Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
2. Account for the growing convergence of India’s interest with the West in the changing geopolitical scenario and opportunities it offers to India. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article explains how for India, G-7 is an opportunity to expand ties with West.
Key Demand of the question:
One is expected to elaborate in detail on the growing convergence of India’s interest with the West in the changing geopolitical scenario and opportunities it offers to India.
Directive:
Account – Weigh up to what extent something is true. Persuade the reader of your argument by citing relevant research but also remember to point out any flaws and counter- arguments as well. Conclude by stating clearly how far you are in agreement with the original proposition.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with significance of G-7 Summit for India. For India, the G-7 summit is an opportunity to expand the global dimension of India’s growing partnerships with the US and Europe.
Body:
Discuss in detail the areas of convergence of interests between India and the West.
The challenges from an increasingly aggressive China, the urgency of mitigating climate change, and the construction of a post-pandemic international order are generating convergence between the interests of India and the West.
The idea of a global democratic coalition that is based more broadly than the geographic West has gained ground in recent years.
And India is at the very heart of that Western calculus.
Throw light upon the China factor.
Conclusion:
Suggest way forward. The convergence of interests between India and the West does not mean the two sides will agree on everything. There are many areas of continuing divergence within the West — from the economic role of the state to the democratic regulation of social media and the technology giants.
